Local Organizations

Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has made the Chicago region a better place by partnering with businesses, communities and governments to address environmental, planning and development challenges.

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ROUNDTABLES

MPC's Roundtables are dynamic policy discussions with national experts. These lunchtime forums feature brief presentations from panelists that lead to engaging dialogues with attendees.

URBAN THINK & DRINK

The Alliance Center maintains eco-friendly, energy-efficient spaces for people in Denver to do great things. We bring people together as tenants and for events to tackle our biggest environmental challenges, to create a thriving and responsible economy, and to engage our community in action.

Ekar Farm is an urban, organic, community farm dedicated to alleviating hunger through sustainable agriculture and volunteer farming. We grow and give organic produce to local food pantries while providing experiential education to the community about sustainable agriculture practices and food justice.

Sustainability is Sexy:

Our mission is to inspire and drive innovation within the San Diego business community through connection and provide tangible education and solutions to issues facing our city such as food waste, single use plastic, ecological disturbance and more.

SIS is a networking non-profit, creating a space for brands, organizations and individuals working for a better planet. Events, meetings, festivals and individual counseling.

Our website :: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

Zero Waste San Diego’s mission is to create, promote and implement programs that:

Maximize management and conservation of resources
Reduce “waste”-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming
Educate and persuade citizens, businesses, and governments in the San Diego County region to adopt a zero-waste philosophy
Provide ideas and guidance through the process of making and implementing Zero Waste plans in our region

The Austin Community Design & Development Center (ACDDC) creates affordable living opportunities through community-engaged design. We envision inclusive and sustainable neighborhoods achieved through an empowered community, a nurturing built environment, and supportive policy and regulation.

INTEGRATED GREEN DESIGN

Our LEED accredited staff works with owners, developers, and consultants to facilitate an integrated sustainable design process.

ENGAGEMENT AND FACILITATION

At Urban Patchwork, we work with thousands of neighbors throughout Austin to map edible trees and turn under-utilized private and public spaces into productive urban gardens and farms, educational spaces, and activity centers.

Through this effort, we strengthen and beautify our communities, expand our food system’s reach, and reduce the environmental impact of landscaping and agriculture.

Portland Harbor Community Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations representing the most-impacted groups (Native Americans, African-Americans, immigrants and houseless) in the billion dollar Willamette River Superfund cleanup.

Founded in 2012, our Mission is to raise the voices and build the capacities of local environmental justice communities, ensuring that these communities are able to influence the final outcome of the Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup process.